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DOJ proposes to exempt EOIR "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" from certain Privacy Act provisions

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced a new system of records titled "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records" (JUSTICE/EOIR-006). EOIR proposes to exempt this system from specific provisions of the Privacy Act to protect law‑enforcement sensitive materials. The notice invites public comment until 2026-11-16.

Why it matters: The proposal would limit individuals' access rights under the Privacy Act for a law‑enforcement record system.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Oct 15, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorExecutive Office for Immigration Review
LawPrivacy Act of 1974
StatusProposed
PublishedOctober 15, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsExecutive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice
Topicsprivacy, security
Datapersonal, sensitive